okx_get_system_time

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description bears full responsibility. The '[L:READ]' label hints at a read-only operation, and the prerequisite note is useful, but there is no disclosure of other behavioral traits such as rate limits, idempotency, or any side effects.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is very short and front-loaded with labels, but it is cryptic and requires interpretation. It could be equally concise yet more informative, e.g., 'Get the current OKX system time. Read-only. Prerequisite: Call agent_catalog first.'

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the simplicity of the tool (no parameters, no output schema), a minimal description could still be complete if it stated the purpose. The current description lacks a basic statement like 'Returns the system time' and relies on the name. The prerequisite instruction is a plus but insufficient.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

There are no parameters (schema coverage 100%), and the description does not need to add semantics. The baseline for zero parameters is 4, and the description does not detract from it.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses cryptic labels like '[L:READ]' and 'CAT:[公共]' and a prerequisite instruction '请先调用 agent_catalog' but does not explicitly state that the tool returns the OKX system time. The name is clear, but the description fails to articulate the purpose in plain language.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description mentions a prerequisite to call agent_catalog first, but does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus siblings like okx_get_system_status or other public tools. No alternative or exclusion criteria are given.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.